nada daiquiri
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Definition
Noun: - A non-alcoholic mixed drink that mimics the flavor profile of a traditional daiquiri cocktail. It is typically made with lime juice, sugar or simple syrup, and ice, but explicitly excludes rum or any other alcoholic spirits.
Usage
- This term is used to specify a beverage choice when one desires the taste of a daiquiri without consuming alcohol.
- It is commonly found on menus in bars, restaurants, or at social events to provide an inclusive option for non-drinkers, designated drivers, or those abstaining from alcohol.
Examples
- "Since I'm driving tonight, I'll just have a nada daiquiri."
- The cocktail menu featured a nada daiquiri alongside its classic alcoholic versions.
- She enjoyed a refreshing nada daiquiri by the pool.
Advanced Usage
- The term "nada" (Spanish for "nothing") is used in English as a playful or informal prefix to indicate the absence of a key ingredient, typically alcohol. Similar constructions include "nada colada" (a non-alcoholic piña colada).
Variants and Related Words
- Mocktail (n): A general term for any non-alcoholic cocktail.
- Virgin Daiquiri (n): A synonymous term for a non-alcoholic daiquiri. "Nada daiquiri" is a more informal or branded variant of this.
- Daiquiri (n): The original cocktail containing rum, lime juice, and sugar.
Synonyms
- Virgin daiquiri
- Non-alcoholic daiquiri
- Alcohol-free daiquiri
Notes on Meaning
- The core meaning is defined by the of alcohol. The drink is characterized by what it is not (alcoholic) as much as by what it is (a lime-and-sugar based beverage).
- It is a specific type of mocktail.
Noun
- a daiquiri made without alcohol